- plural of vessel.
vessels
Example Sentences
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In a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in May, his South Korean counterpart said they would consider a “phased” contribution to ensure vessels could pass through the strait.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Traffic this month has slowed from July, when an average of 26 vessels crossed the strait every day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Meanwhile on the Rhine, some cargo vessels have been left stranded and river cruises have been cancelled.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Between the lack of sun below deck for some nonpilot personnel and rooms packed with triple-bunk beds, the conditions on vessels like the Lincoln can be difficult to bear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Had to find small vessels for your ashes,” she said, grinning.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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